Dairy Queen 8-Inch Round Cake

DQ says it serves 8–10. DQ publishes no cake prices. Custom cakes need 2+ days’ notice; pre-made ones come from the store’s freezer.

From dairyqueen.com. Nutrition chart dated September 3, 2026. Read November 1, 2026

Calories per slice 8 vs 10-inch How to order Allergens & gluten

Serves: 8–10; DQ's estimate for an 8-inch round.
Whole-cake calories: 3,760–3,920; DQ chart, Dots icing design. About 376–490 per serving (calculated).
Price: Not published by DQ; DQ's cake pages show no prices. Ask your store.
Order: Pre-made or 2+ days; Pre-made: from what is in the freezer. Custom: order 2+ days ahead.

8-Inch Dairy Queen Cake: Calories per Slice

DQ publishes no per-slice nutrition. These figures are our arithmetic: the whole-cake calories on DQ's chart divided into equal slices. Real slices will differ.

Calories per equal slice of an 8-inch DQ cake, calculated
Cut into	Calories per slice (calculated)	Versus DQ’s 8–10 servings
8 equal slices	~470–490	Low estimate (8)
10 equal slices	~376–392	High estimate (10)

The range covers DQ’s two chart versions of the same cake (RTD 3,920 calories and Store Made 3,760 calories). It reflects the Dots icing design only. Blizzard Cakes are not on DQ’s chart.

8-Inch vs 10-Inch Dairy Queen Cake

Only what DQ publishes. For other guest counts, use the cake planner.

8-inch compared with 10-inch DQ round cake
Measure	8-inch round	10-inch round
Serves (DQ estimate)	8–10	12–16
Whole-cake calories (DQ chart)	3,760–3,920	5,570–5,840
Calories per serving (calculated)	~376–490	~348–487
Guests covered at DQ's low estimate	up to 8	up to 12
Pre-made and custom	Both, per DQ	Both, per DQ

8-Inch Cakes DQ Lists

The classic round and four Blizzard Cakes. DQ says availability varies by location, and one store will not stock all of them.

DQ Round Cake
8-inch round
serves 8–10
Vanilla and chocolate soft serve around a fudge and crunch center, covered in icing.
DQ 8-Inch Round Cake Prices & Slices Guide →
Whole-cake nutrition below
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OREO Blizzard Cake
8-inch round
serves 8–10
Vanilla soft serve base, fudge and crunch center, an OREO Blizzard Treat layer, OREO cookie pieces and chocolate drizzle.
DQ 8-Inch Round Cake Prices & Slices Guide →
Explore Blizzard® Flavor Fillings →
Nutrition: not on DQ's chart
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REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard Cake
8-inch round
serves 8–10
Soft serve base, fudge and crunch center, a REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard Treat topping, extra candy pieces and chocolate drizzle.
DQ 8-Inch Round Cake Prices & Slices Guide →
Explore Blizzard® Flavor Fillings →
Nutrition: not on DQ's chart
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Choco Brownie Xtreme Blizzard Cake
8-inch round
serves 8–10
Chocolate soft serve, fudge and crunch center, and a Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard Treat with choco chunks and brownie pieces, finished with chocolate drizzle.
DQ 8-Inch Round Cake Prices & Slices Guide →
Explore Blizzard® Flavor Fillings →
Nutrition: not on DQ's chart
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard Cake
8-inch round
serves 8–10
Vanilla soft serve, fudge and crunch center, a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat layer, chocolate drizzle and cookie dough pieces.
DQ 8-Inch Round Cake Prices & Slices Guide →
Explore Blizzard® Flavor Fillings →
Nutrition: not on DQ's chart
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8-Inch Dairy Queen Cake Nutrition (Whole Cake)

From DQ's Treats chart, page dated September 3, 2026. Whole cake, not per slice. The four Blizzard Cakes are not on the chart.

Whole-cake nutrition from DQ’s chart, by size and version
Cake	Version	Calories	Per servingcalculated	Fat	Sat fat	Carbs	Sugars	Protein	Sodium	Allergens
8-inch round	RTD	3,920	~392–490	161 g	123 g	595 g	431 g	78 g	2,090 mg	Milk, Soy, Wheat
8-inch round	Store Made	3,760	~376–470	153 g	118 g	549 g	415 g	70 g	1,610 mg	Milk, Soy, Wheat

8-inch round (RTD)
3,920 calories, whole cake
~392–490 per serving (calculated)
Fat
161 g
Sat fat
123 g
Carbs
595 g
Sugars
431 g
Protein
78 g
Sodium
2,090 mg
Allergens: Milk, Soy, Wheat
8-inch round (Store Made)
3,760 calories, whole cake
~376–470 per serving (calculated)
Fat
153 g
Sat fat
118 g
Carbs
549 g
Sugars
415 g
Protein
70 g
Sodium
1,610 mg
Allergens: Milk, Soy, Wheat

Rows are specific decorated designs: rounds with “Dots Blue Orange Yellow Green Icing”. Other designs may differ.
“RTD” and “Store Made” are DQ’s labels. The chart does not say what RTD means.
“Per serving” is our arithmetic: whole-cake calories divided by DQ’s serving estimate (8–10). DQ does not publish it.

Allergens and Gluten in DQ Cakes

Summarized from dairyqueen.com, read November 1, 2026. For other items see our allergen chart and the gluten-free guide.

Allergens on DQ's chart

Milk, soy and wheat for the round and sheet cakes on DQ's chart. The chart does not list allergens for Blizzard Cakes, log, heart or cupcakes. Ask the store.

Cross-contact, per DQ

Allergens are present in every DQ location and cross-contact can easily occur. DQ cannot guarantee any item to be allergen free or the accuracy of the data as it relates to prepared menu items at a location.

Gluten in cakes, per DQ

The chocolate cookie crunch and cone coating in the center of DQ cakes contain gluten, and many decorations (icings, gels, sprinkles) may too. Your store may be able to make a custom cake without the crunch and cone coating. Ask it.

Gluten in Blizzard Cakes, per DQ

Many Blizzard candies and toppings contain wheat, rye, oats or barley. REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups, Butterfinger and Heath candies can be used in a custom Blizzard Cake made without the cookie crunch and cone coating. Tell the staff about your allergy and ask them to clean the Blizzard machine before blending.

How to Order a Dairy Queen Cake

From DQ's cakes page. Availability varies by restaurant location.

Pre-made: order and pick up today

Choose from what is available in the freezer. Designs vary by restaurant.
Flavors DQ lists: classic DQ cake, an assortment of Blizzard Cakes, DQ Cupcakes.
Sizes DQ lists: 8-inch (8–10 servings) and 10-inch (12–16 servings) rounds.

Custom: order 2 or more days ahead

DQ says orders can be picked up 24–72 hours after they are placed.
Sizes DQ lists: 8-inch and 10-inch rounds, sheet cakes (20–24 servings).
Options: a written message, gel and icing colors, designs, themes and licensed characters, or a PhotoCake image. DQ marks these as varying by location.
Custom cakes are not available in the DQ app. To change a submitted order, contact the store.

Find a DQ Cakes store Order on dairyqueen.com DQ store locator

What We Could Not Verify

Not shown as fact anywhere on this page.

Cake prices. DQ publishes none.
Per-slice nutrition. DQ publishes whole-cake values only.
Nutrition and allergens for the four 8-inch Blizzard Cakes. Not on DQ's chart.
Height, weight and other dimensions. DQ gives only “8-inch round”.
What “RTD” means on DQ's nutrition chart.
Which cakes and designs your store has. DQ says all of it varies by location.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: 8-Inch Dairy Queen Cake

How many people does an 8-inch Dairy Queen cake serve?

DQ estimates 8–10 servings for an 8-inch round cake. Availability varies by location.

How much does an 8-inch Dairy Queen cake cost?

DQ does not publish cake prices on its cake or menu pages, so there is no national price to quote. Ask your store, or check the price when you order. Prices are not shown on this page because we could not verify any.

How many calories are in an 8-inch Dairy Queen cake?

DQ's September 3, 2026 chart lists 3,760–3,920 calories for the whole 8-inch round (Dots icing design): 3,920 for the RTD version and 3,760 for Store Made. DQ publishes no per-slice figure. Cut into 8 equal slices that is about 470–490 calories each; into 10, about 376–392. That is our arithmetic, not DQ data. Blizzard Cakes are not on the chart.

Can I buy an 8-inch Dairy Queen cake today without ordering ahead?

Possibly. DQ says pre-made cakes can be ordered and picked up the same day from what is in the store's freezer, and it lists 8-inch rounds (8–10 servings) among its pre-made sizes. Designs and stock vary by restaurant, so check with your store.

How far ahead do I need to order a custom 8-inch DQ cake?

DQ says to order custom cakes 2 or more days before your celebration, and that orders can be picked up 24–72 hours after they are placed. Custom cakes are not available in the DQ app. To change an order, contact the store.

Should I buy an 8-inch or 10-inch Dairy Queen cake?

DQ's estimates are 8–10 servings for the 8-inch and 12–16 for the 10-inch. Using the low estimates, the 8-inch covers up to 8 guests and the 10-inch up to 12. For more guests, use the planner on the DQ cakes page.

Which Blizzard Cakes come in 8-inch?

DQ lists 8-inch rounds (8–10 servings) of the OREO, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup, Choco Brownie Xtreme and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard Cakes. DQ marks availability as varying by location.

Is an 8-inch Dairy Queen cake gluten free?

Not as standard. DQ says the chocolate cookie crunch and cone coating in the center of its cakes contain gluten, and many decorations (icings, gels, sprinkles) may too. Your store may be able to make a custom cake without the crunch and cone coating, so ask it. DQ also says there is always a chance of cross contact with gluten in any DQ product.

How big and heavy is an 8-inch Dairy Queen cake?

DQ calls it an "8-inch round" and publishes no height, weight or other dimensions, so we do not list any.

Sources

Last verified November 1, 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with Dairy Queen. All facts come from these dairyqueen.com pages. Cakes, sizes and designs vary by store, and DQ can change them at any time.